ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/alicesmith

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alice L. Smith Elementary School, located in Reno, Nevada, is part of the Washoe County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area of the North Valleys, aiming to provide a supportive and foundational learning environment for the local community. The school focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering social-emotional development, striving to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school.

As a public institution, Alice L. Smith Elementary emphasizes community involvement and inclusivity, often participating in district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement. The school typically offers a range of resources, including special education services, extracurricular activities, and programs designed to support students with diverse learning needs. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to serve as a key educational hub for families living in the 89506 zip code.

501

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	282
Black	11
Asian	19
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
282 (56.3 %)
White
146 (29.1 %)
Two or More
34 (6.8 %)
Asian
19 (3.8 %)
Black
11 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)677-5410
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/alicesmith
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	45.5%
Male	273	54.5%

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